Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was released 6 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-2 GPS grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has got outer measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-2 GPS against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 GPS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the age of the products into consideration.